Manhattan’s Science Fair Sparks in SoHo

SoHo fizzed last night with Manhattan’s Science Fair, igniting NYC’s spring at a Spring Street loft. Student Lena Carter demoed solar as 300 gawked, a $10 ticket fest of beakers. It’s borough brains—pure SoHo vibe, experiments hot. A kid lit a bulb; a pro judged a coil. ‘Manhattan learns—this is it,’ Carter says, wiring panels. The room turned lab.

The fair’s fresh—April 5’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing booths by noon. Carter’s a LES whiz; last night’s crowd hit max—sparks flew. A latecomer nabbed a spot; smoke wafted—NYC grit glowed. Awards hit 12—science ruled. #NYCScienceFair trended; Brooklyn wants a flask.

Some griped—’Too messy,’ sniped a parent, dodging spills. Fumes stung—vents opened; fun held. A rival’s pitching a Chelsea fair, splitting goggles. Still, 400 stayed—tests reigned. SoHo’s never sparked so bold.

Carter’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s minds—this fires ‘em,’ she says, packing kits. The fair’s a Manhattan win—grit meets geek. It’s a science rush; catch the next. Bring a coat—sparks call.